It is said that a woman’s wardrobe isn’t complete without heels. In fact, the Spine Health Institute reports that 72% of women will wear high heels in their lifetime, leaving us to wonder why women crave this three-inch shoe. 

Yes, a typical high heel adds 2-3 inches to a woman’s height. But there is more to heels than just height. To understand women’s obsession with heels, we did a little research. Here is what we discovered.

1.     They make women walk attractively.

Why do most men admire women in heels? Because it makes them attractive? Sure. But not as a slim-fitted gown or red outfit. 

Heels make women more attractive because it improves their gait. Male observers found women wearing heels more attractive than those without heels. But why is that so?

Researchers based their judgment on the fact that heels make women walk more femininely. With those heels fitted on a woman’s legs, there is a reduced stride, increased rotation and tilt of the hips. In a nutshell, the woman struts.

2.   They are seen as a major trend.

Heels, no doubt, have been a fashion staple for a long time. In addition to being a fashion staple, they are a major trend, making them a must-have for women who will go the extra mile to ensure that they have a variety of these shoes in their shoe racks. After all, men love women in heels.

Plus, donning heels makes a woman taller, more attractive, confident, and more feminine. With the hype surrounding heels, including their popularity, it’ll be a surprise if you don’t have a few  trendy high heels in your shoe rack or wardrobe. If you don’t, there is still time to have one. Unlike typical heels, designer heels have features that make you stand out.

 3.   A must-have for employees.

While it is said that we live in a free world, many rules suggest the opposite. One of those rules concerns making heels an office dress code requirement.

There are cases of workers who have been sent home because they failed to don heels. Women who find themselves in workplaces often ensure that they have a couple of these shoes in their wardrobe.

Of course, some love heels and decide to have them regardless of their workplace dress codes. After all, wearing heels to the workplace is one sure way to stand out. Plus, it enhances productivity and adds inches to your height.

4.      Heels make women more noticeable.

Heels make women more noticeable. And this is not something we made up; neither is it subjective. Many studies support this claim, and the researcher and professor Nicolas Gueguen conducted one such study.

Nicolas Gueguen carried out research that involved stationing two categories of women in a bar. The first was wearing heels, while the other was wearing flats. It was discovered that the woman with heels got approached within 7 minutes while those with flats got approached within 14 minutes.

5.      Boosts their feminine traits.

Heels make women appear confident, taller, and attractive. It also improves their gait and accentuates their feminine trait.

According to multiple research and observations, women in heels tend to appear more feminine and attractive than those in flat shoes. This results from the sexy hip movement or catwalk caused by walking with heels.

 It’s no wonder men crave women in heels. Women know this, and that’s why they have their wardrobes filled with this fashion accessory.

6.      Increases their persuasiveness.

Do you often get turned down or even ignored when you approach a man for a favor? With heels, you can turn the tides.

But how are we so sure that heels can make women more persuasive? We have to rely on research by Nicolas Gueguen to conclude.

The study by Nicolas involved women wearing flats, medium heels and high heels, stopping pedestrians to answer a survey regarding gender equality. Based on the study’s outcome, 40% of men responded to women wearing flats, 60% responded to women in medium heels, and a whopping 80% were attentive when the women were in high heels.

Judging by the results, one may begin to wonder if it is applicable to court cases, business pitches, etc.

Conclusion

Women crave heels not just because it adds a few inches to their height but because it makes them appear attractive, hard to miss, and sexy. 

Also, they fancy these shoes because they are in vogue. Plus, men tend to give more attention to women who wear such shoes. All these have made heels a must-have for the average woman.